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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic clinical trials and research

• 23Clinical trials
• 7Countries

Newest Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic clinical trials

All recruiting trials (23)

• Trauma-focused group therapy for adults with trauma symptoms in primary care

  A group-based trauma therapy delivered in primary care to see if it helps adults with trauma-related symptoms more than usual care.

  Recruiting University Ramon Llull · Barcelona, Barcelona · NCT07757334

• Preventive Narrative Exposure for PTSD After Cardiac Surgery in the ICU

  In adults having cardiopulmonary bypass heart surgery, this trial tests whether an ICU-based narrative exposure intervention helps prevent posttraumatic stress symptoms compared with standard care.

  Recruiting First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University · Fuzhou, Fujian · NCT07632131

• MOCHA: Inpatient Mental Health Care for High-Risk Pregnancy

  This study tests a collaborative mental health program for pregnant or recently postpartum patients hospitalized for medical problems to see if it can be delivered feasibly and acceptably.

  Recruiting Indiana University · Indianapolis, Indiana · NCT07540585

• Energy Resonance by Skin Stimulation to reduce stress after ICU hospitalization

  This trial will try Energy Resonance by Skin Stimulation (ERCS), a noninvasive skin‑touch technique, to see if it lowers perceived stress in adults recovering in a post‑ICU rehabilitation unit.

  Recruiting Hôpital Européen Marseille · Marseille · NCT07422077

• SMART treatment for youth with complex trauma

  This trial tests whether Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) helps kids aged 7–17 with developmental trauma more than usual therapy.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Vestre Viken Hospital Trust · Asker, Akershus and 3 other locations · NCT07200713

• Adaptive Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Therapist Training

  This project tests different sequences of training methods to find the best way to help VA therapists learn and stick to Cognitive Processing Therapy so Veterans with PTSD get higher-quality care.

  Recruiting at 4 sites VA Office of Research and Development · Palo Alto, California and 3 other locations · NCT07010770

• Brain imaging and a single lorazepam dose to find veterans with high‑arousal PTSD who respond to GABA‑targeting drugs

  This project will test whether a single low dose of lorazepam combined with brain imaging and a computer task can identify veterans with PTSD and high anxious arousal who might benefit from GABA‑targeting medications.

  Recruiting Phase 4 VA Office of Research and Development · San Diego, California · NCT06852469

• Prism EEG neurofeedback training for PTSD

  This project will see if Prism EEG neurofeedback training, added to usual care, can reduce PTSD symptoms in U.S. Veterans and civilians.

  Recruiting at 6 sites Foundation for Atlanta Veterans Education and Research, Inc. · Birmingham, Alabama and 5 other locations · NCT06770998

• Support for new parents in the NICU

  This study tests whether having a doula to support new parents in the NICU can help reduce stress and anxiety for those with preterm infants, especially for families from low-income backgrounds.

  Recruiting University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · NCT06521398

• Evaluating online cognitive behavior therapy for public safety personnel

  This study is testing a new online therapy program for public safety workers to see if it helps them manage stress and mental health better than traditional methods.

  Recruiting University of Regina · Regina, Saskatchewan · NCT06298279

• Comparing Trauma-Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy to Prolonged Exposure for PTSD

  This study is testing whether a new therapy for guilt can help veterans with PTSD just as well as a traditional therapy that focuses on exposure to traumatic memories.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Veterans Medical Research Foundation · Little Rock, Arkansas and 3 other locations · NCT06296589

• Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD in Veterans with Substance Use Issues

  This study is testing if more frequent therapy sessions can help veterans with PTSD and substance use problems feel better compared to regular weekly sessions.

  Recruiting at 6 sites Veterans Medical Research Foundation · San Diego, California and 5 other locations · NCT06296186

• Understanding and improving treatments for PTSD

  This study is trying to find better ways to help adults with PTSD by testing different therapy options to see if switching treatments can improve their recovery.

  Recruiting University of Groningen · Deventer · NCT06279598

• Improving communication in PTSD treatment

  This study is testing if adding a writing exercise to standard PTSD treatments can help people feel better by improving communication with their therapists.

  Recruiting Boston University · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT06088303

• Improving memory to help cognitive processing therapy work better for PTSD

  This study will try adding memory-support techniques to cognitive processing therapy to see if older Veterans with PTSD learn and retain therapy skills better.

  Recruiting VA Office of Research and Development · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · NCT06000475

• Combining a nerve block with therapy for PTSD in military personnel

  This study is testing if combining a nerve block with therapy can help military personnel and veterans with PTSD feel better.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · Fort Hood, Texas and 1 other locations · NCT05889741

• Comparing two methods to reduce stress responses during traumatic memory recall

  This study is testing a new way to help people who have gone through trauma feel less stressed when they remember their experiences by using a special treatment alongside standard care.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Massachusetts General Hospital · Charlestown, Massachusetts · NCT05853627

• Improving PTSD treatment for veterans with serious mental illness

  This study is testing if a new therapy called Written Exposure Therapy can help veterans with PTSD and serious mental illness feel better, especially focusing on the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.

  Recruiting VA Office of Research and Development · Baltimore, Maryland · NCT05674617

• Comparing two methods of therapy for PTSD using virtual reality and treadmill walking

  This study is testing two different ways of using virtual reality and treadmill walking to help people with PTSD feel better through a special therapy called 3MDR.

  Recruiting Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences · Bethesda, Maryland · NCT05244564

• MDMA therapy for new mothers with PTSD and opioid addiction

  This study is testing if MDMA-assisted therapy can help new mothers with PTSD and opioid addiction feel better and improve their bond with their babies.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT05219175

• Helping individuals recover from trauma and PTSD

  This study is testing two different therapies to see which one helps people with PTSD from sexual trauma feel better.

  Recruiting University of Kentucky · Lexington, Kentucky · NCT04585685

• Evaluating new PTSD assessments in military personnel and veterans

  This study is testing two new ways to measure PTSD in military personnel and veterans to see if they are more reliable than the old method.

  Recruiting at 3 sites U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command · Honolulu, Hawaii and 2 other locations · NCT04180930

• PTSD, stress signals, and blood pressure: can losartan help high adrenaline in PTSD

  In people with PTSD, the study tests whether losartan can lower high adrenaline responses and reduce heart-risk factors.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Emory University · Decatur, Georgia · NCT02560805

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How many Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic clinical trials are recruiting right now?

23, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 7 countries. The most sites are in United States (17 trials), Spain (1 trial), China (1 trial), Norway (1 trial), France (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 3, Phase 4: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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